Marian devotion
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Pompeia
Chicago, Illinois
The most important sanctuary of the Italian community of Chicago.
The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii in Chicago was founded in 1911 by Italian immigrants. It is the most important sanctuary of the Italian community of Chicago.
History of the sanctuary
The sanctuary was built by Italian immigrants who arrived in Chicago in the 19th century. The Virgin of the Rosary of Pompeya is the patron of the Italians.
Every first Sunday of October, the Italian community celebrates the Rosary with a procession through the streets of Chicago.
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